Charlotte County Register of Free Negroes

 

Charlotte County Register of Free Negroes

Library of Virginia microfilm reel no. 146

1794-1865

(Abstracted verbatim except for scars)

 

p.1, no. 1, Toney alias toney Young, a Black Man, five feet four inches high. Thirty one years of age, Been a slave, and emancipated by Edward Almand in the County Court of Charlotte. Registered 6 June 1794.

 

no. 2, Chloe, a Bright Mulatto Woman, five feet Six inches high, twenty two years old the 22d day of June 1795, been a slave and Emancipated by Nelson Calvert in the County Court of Charlotte--was registered 26 December 1795.

 

no.3, Rachel, a bright Mullato Woman, five feet three inches high, twenty two years old the 22d day of June 1795. Born a slave and emancipated by Nelson Calvert in the County Court of Charlotte was Registered the 28 day of December 1795.

 

no.4. Milkey (or Milley?) a bright Mulatto Girl five feet four inches and half high, fifteen years old the 2d day of October 1795. Born a slave and emancipated by Nelson Calvert in the Court of Charlotte. Registered 28 December 1795.

 

no.5, Berry Laurance a Black Man five feet seven inches and half high about thirty years old been a freeman in the County of Brunswick was Registered the 21 day of October 1799.

 

no.6, Fargerson Laurance a Black Man five feet Eleven inches high 23 years old the 10th day of April 1805. born a freeman in the County of Brunswick was registered the 2d day of October 1805.

 

no.7, Jacob Cozens Son of Jacob Cozens, a Black Man five feet five inches & half high Twenty one years old. borne a freeman in the County of Charlotte was registered the 10th day of February 1806.

 

no.9, Alexander Flood a dark Mulato man five feet eight inches high about forty one years of age...Born a free man in the County of Amelia...registered 7th day of October 1806.

 

no. 9, Levina Flood the wife of Alexander Flood a Mulato Woman about 38 years of age, five feet seven inches high...Born a free Woman in the County of Brunswick, was Registered 26 November 1806.

 

No. 10, Coleman Flood a Mulato Boy the Son of Alexander Flood and Levina his Wife, about ten years of age...4 feet 3 inches high, Born in the County of Charlotte. Registered 26 November 1806.

 

p.2, no. 11, Charity Flood a Mulato child, daughter of Alexander Flood and Levina his wife three years old in June 1807, born in the County of Charlotte. Registered 26 November 1806.

 

No. 12, William Byrd, a Mulato man, about 34 years of age, five feet Eleven inches high...born in the County of Brunswick of free parents...Registered 3d day of February 1809.

 

No. 13, Fanny a Black Woman about 37 years of age, five feet one half inches high was born in the County of Dinwiddie and Emancipated by the will of James Tapley which is recorded in the Court of Charlotte, the 6th day of February 1792, Registered 27th day of March 1809.

 

no. 14, Joshua a bright Mulato Man, five feet five inches high and a half high, Twenty two years old the -1 st day of April 1810. Born a slave and emancipated by the Will of Nelson Calvert. Registered 13th day of August 1810.

 

no.15, Henry Cozens, a dark Mulato Man, five feet four inches high twenty years of age the 25th October 1811. Son of Jacob Cozens and Suky his Wife, free person of Colour residing in the County of Charlotte where the said Henry Cozens was born. Registered 25 February 1811.

 

No. 16, Woody Laurance, a Mulatto of Indian extraction four feet five inches high. 44 years of age the 10th of 1811 Son of Indian Robin Laurance & Sarah his wife both free persons, was born in the County of Brunswick. Registered the 15th day of April 1811.

 

no. 17, George Gallimore a bright Mulatto Man five feet five and half inches high about 54 or 55 years old, son of Betty Gallimore born free in the County of Amelia and now residing in the County of Charlotte & has been so for some time...a shoe maker by trade...registered

 

p.3, the 7th day of January 1812.

 

no.18, James Gallimore a bright Mulatto Man five feet nine inches high twenty years old next June son of George Gallimore born free in the County of Prince Edward now residing in the County of Charlotte and has been so for some time...registered 7th day of January 1812.

 

No. 19, William Flood, a Mulato Man five feet nine inches high 24 years old last October, son of William Flood born free in the County of Charlotte, now residing in the County and has lived in the same from his birth, a ditcher by profession. Registered 28th December 1812.

 

No. 20, Zachariah Howell, a dark Mulato man, five feet six inches and half high, 23 years old January 1815. Son of Mat Howell and wife Peggy Howell free Mulatos born free and lived in the County of Nottoway & Amelia. The said Mat is now dead and Peggy Howell now lives in the County of Charlotte, and the sd Zachariah Howell was born in the County of Charlotte and now lives in the said County, and is a Bricklayer by trade & served his apprenticeship with William Phariss. Registered 18th day of June 1814.

 

No. 21, Isaac Jackson, a Black looking man, five feet six & half inches high 67 years of age Sep. 1815. Son of Dorcas Jackson a free Mulato born free & Lived in Prince Edward & Charlotte and has lately Removed to Halifax, a Carpenter & Weever by trade. registered 18 August 1815.

 

no. 22, Matthew Howell a dark Mulato man six feet high about 31 years old, Son of Peggy Howell a free Mulato. he was born in Nottoway and lived upwards of 18 years, a ditcher by Trade. Registered the 30th of August 1815.

 

p.4, no. 23, Eldrige a Negro man of a dark Complection, 5 feet 1/2 inches high... about 27 years old born in the County of Sussex, and Emancipated by John Carter as appears from the Certificate of the Clerk of Sussex Court dated 10 Nov. 1813. Registered 3 January 1817.

 

No. 24, Julius a Black man five feet four and a half inches high, appears to be about sixty years of age, Says he was born in African and brought to this Country and sold as a slave to William Rawlins and emancipated by the will of the said William Rawlins dated the 17th June 1793 and Recorded in Charlotte 7th September 1793. Registered 15th day of November 1817.

 

No. 25, Sam Evans, a free man of yellow Complection five feet three inches and five eighths high aged forty seven years Emancipated by the County Court of Prince Edward. Registered 17 day of Decmr 1817.

 

No. 26, Henry Cozens a mulatto man five feet four inches high Twenty seven years of age son of Jacob Cozens and Suckey his wife free persons of Colour residing in the County of Charlotte when the said Henry Cozens was born. Registered 9th day of Decmr 1818.

 

No. 27, Nancy Cozens a mulatto woman five feet three and a half inches high Twenty four years old daughter of Burwell Jackson and Alley his wife free persons of Colour. Registered 15th December 1818.

 

No. 28, James Cozens, a dark mulatto man five feet Eight inches high, about thirty years of age, son of Jacob Cozens and Suckey his Wife free persons of Colour, residing in the County of Charlotte...registered 16th day of January 1819.

 

p.5, No. 29, Catherine Jackson a mulatto woman & Laborer formerly the Wife of Isaac Jackson five feet one inch high, supposes herself to be about 50 years of age, daughter of Mary Bird a free Woman residing in the County of Charlotte...about 28 years. Registered 16 day of Octo. 1819.

 

No. 30, Mathew Howell a mullatto man son of Peggy Howell a free woman, five feet ten inches high, 21 years of age, was born in the County of Charlotte where he has resided ever since. Registered 21 December 1819.

 

No. 31, Peyton Bird a mulatto man (son of Peggy Bird a free woman) five feet eight inches high, supposes himself to be about 23 years of age, was born in the County of Charlotte...registered 24 December 1819.

 

No. 32, James Cook a Blackman supposes himself to be about 65 years old, about five feet seven inches high...born in the Borough of Norfolk, moved from thence to the County of Charlotte where he has resided ever since, was set free by the Judt of the County Court of Charlotte in a suit said James Cook against John Mathews. Registered 8 February 1820.

 

No. 33, John Bouldin a mulatto man (son of Charlotte a negro woman who was emancipated by William Bouldin by deed recorded in the County Court of Charlotte, five feet ten inches high, was born the 2 day of January 1800. Registered the 28 day of November 1820.

 

p.6, no. 34, Charlotte Bouldin a mulatto Woman, daughter of Charlotte a negro Woman who was emancipated by William Bouldin by deed recorded in the County of Charlotte, five feet 2 inches high, was born the 18 January 1802. Registered 28 November 1820.

 

no. 35, William Bouldin a mulatto boy, son of Charlotte a negro Woman who was emancipated by William Bouldin...five feet 3/4 inches high, born 18 November 1804. Registered 28 Nov. 1820.

 

no. 36, Nancy Bouldin a mulatto girl, daughter of Charlotte a negro woman who was Emancipated by William Bouldin...five feet high, born 23 May 1807. Registered 28 November 1820.

 

No. 37, Anderson Crummell of a bright Complexion, born free in the County of Charlotte, son of Rose Crummell who was emancipated by Edward Almond, 21 years old the 27 day of July last. Registered 2 day of January 1821.

 

No. 38, Chisley Young of bright Complexion, 5 feet 11-1/8 inches high, born free in the County of Charlotte, 20 years old the 30th day of December next, son of Anthony Young. Registered 1 June 1822.

 

no. 39, Wyatt Haze Young of bright Complexion, 5 feet 4 inches high, born free in the County of Charlotte 17 years old the 26th day of March last, son of Anthony Young of said County. Registered 1 June 1822.

 

No. 40, Robert Fletcher of bright Complexion aged about twenty one years five feet eight and one quarter inches high. Registered 5th February 1822.

 

No. 41, Bob Cromwell of bright complexion aged about twenty seven years five feet six and a quarter inches high...son of Rose Cromwell of this county <p.7> by profession sometimes a ditcher. Registered 7 August 1822.

 

No. 42, James Jenkins of yellowish complexion five feet seven inches high aged about thirty five years...registered 4 November 1822.

 

No. 43, Lucy Young of bright complexion five feet and a quarter of an inch high aged about fifty years...registered 4 November 1822.

 

No. 44, Patt Young the daughter of Lucy Young of bright complexion five feet and a quarter inches high about thirty years old...registered 4 November 1822.

 

No. 45, Esther Young of dark complexion four feet ten and a quarter inches high, upwards of fifty years of age was emancipated by Edward Almond the 8th April 1798 was registered 4 November 1822.

 

No. 46, Booker Jackson of bright yellow complexion the son of Berry Jackson and Clarissa his wife free persons aged about twenty two years five feet eight inches high...registered 7 January 1823.

 

No. 47, Polly Richardson of dark complexion aged about twenty two years born free in the County of Charlotte five feet two inches high was registered 1 September 1823.

 

No. 48, Lucy Smith of bright complexion five feet six inches high aged about forty eight years was born free in the County of Charlotte...registered 2 August 1824.

 

p.8, No. 49, William Brogdon a bright mulatto man aged about 70 years was born free in the County of Brunswick in the State of Virginia & removed in the early part of his life to the County of Lunenburg where he resided some eight or ten years & removed to the County of Mecklenburg & resided there until about the age of 30 years & finally removed to the County of Charlotte about 40 years ago, he is 5 feet 11-1/2 inches high...a ditcher by trade, was registered 11 November 1826.

 

no. 50, James Brandon a dark looking man aged about 34 years, is the son of Abby Brandon a free woman, was born in the County of Charlotte where he has always resided, he is 5 feet 9-3/4 inches high...a ditcher by trade, was registered 11 November 1826.

 

No. 51, Caty Brogdon a bright mulatto woman aged about 60 years is the daughter of Peggy Carter a free woman was born in the County of Charlotte where she has always resided, was bound to Wm Redman with whom she lived until she arrived to the age of 18 years & about six years afterward was legally married to Wm Brogden her present husband...is 5 feet 2 1/2 inches high, was registered 11 November 1826.

 

No. 52, Patsey Brandon wife of James Brandon a bright mulatto woman aged about 24 years, is the daughter of Wm Brogdon & Caty his wife free people, was born in the County of Charlotte where she has always resided...5 feet 4-1/4 inches high...registered 11 November 1826.

 

No. 53, Polly Brandon the daughter of Abby Brandon was born free in the County of Charlotte where she has resided ever since about thirty one years of age of dark complexion somewhat bright...registered 17 June 1826.

 

No. 54, Abraham Martin Chavous who was born free in the County of Charlotte 1 October 1801 the son <p.9> of Jacob Chavous and Phoebe his wife free people of colour about five feet seven inches high of yellow or bright complexion...registered 7 May 1827.

 

No.55, William Chavous (the son of Jacob Chavous and Phoebe his wife free people of colour) who was born free in the County of Charlotte the 5th September 1806, five feet ten and a half inches high of bright or yellow complexion...registered 1st October 1827.

 

No. 56, Robert Crummell of dark complexion was emancipated by the Revd Edwd Almond by Deed Recorded in this court...five feet five and a half inches high about thirty four years of age, registered 5 November 1827.

 

No. 57, Bill Crummell of dark complexion who was emancipated by the Revd Edwd Almond by Deed recorded in this Court...five feet six and three fourths inches high about thirty five years of age was registered 5 November 1827.

 

No. 58, Ephraim Jones of bright complexion who was born free in the County of Charlotte...five feet eight inches high about thirty years of age was registered 5 November 1827.

 

No. 59, Gray Bird a bright Mulatto the son of William and Polly Bird free people of the County...five feet and nine inches high about twenty eight years of age was registered 6 November 1827.

 

p.10, No. 60, Jenny Cozens a black woman who was born free in this County about twenty two years of age...five feet and seven inches high was registered 6 November 1827.

 

No. 61, Washington Bird a bright Mulatto the son of William & Polly Bird free people of this County...five feet five inches high about twenty six years of age was registered 6 November 1827.

 

No. 62, James Bird Junr of bright complexion the son of Caty Bird a free woman of this County...six feet high about thirty years of age was registered 6 November 1827.

 

No. 63, George Jackson a man of bright complexion the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife free people of colour aged about twenty three years was born free in the County of Charlotte five feet seven and one fourth inches high...was registered 7 July 1828.

 

No. 64, Walker Jackson a man of dark complexion the son of Berry Jackson and Clara his wife free people of colour was born free and raised in the said County six feet one inch high...registered 6 October 1828.

 

No. 65, Miller Smith a man of bright complexion who was born free in the County of Charlotte the son of Lucy Smith five feet six inches high...was registered 6 October 1828.

 

p.11, No. 66, Alexander Cousins a Boy of dark complexion aged about seventeen years who was born free the son of Lucy Cousins...five feet three inches high...registered 6 October 1828.

 

No. 67, Clement Young a man of bright complexion aged twenty one years, born free in the County of Charlotte the son of Mary Young five feet seven inches high...registered 6 October 1828.

 

No. 68, Susan Jenkins a free woman of bright complexion the daughter of Mary Young a free woman who was born free on the 30th day of December 1800, five feet two inches high...registered 1 December 1828.

 

No. 69, Suckey Bird a free woman of colour of dark complexion was born free the daughter of Susan Cozens about twenty three years of age...five feet seven inches high was registered 1 December 1828.

 

No. 70, Nancy Brogdon a free woman of colour of dark complexion was born free, the daughter of Susan Cozens about twenty two years of age...five feet four inches high, was registered 1 December 1828.

 

No. 71, Sterling Brogdon a free man of bright complexion who was born free the son of Caty Brogdon about thirty years of age five feet seven inches high...registered 1 December 1828.

 

p.12, No. 72, Preston Jackson of bright complexion who was born free in the County of Charlotte the son of Berry Jackson and Clarissa his wife five feet eleven inches high...registered 5 January 1829.

 

No. 73, Harry a man of dark complexion aged forty three years who was emancipated by the will of John Rice five feet nine and three quarter inches high...registered 2 March 1829.

 

No. 74, Henry Cousins who was born free in the County of Charlotte the son of Betsey Cousins said Henry aged about twenty one years of dark or black complexion five feet five inches high was registered 5 May 1829.

 

No. 75, Lucy Cozens a woman of dark complexion aged about eighteen years five feet one and a half inches high and born free in the County of Charlotte and bound apprentice to Rezer Snell was registered 7 September 1829.

 

No. 76, Jack Evans of dark complexion aged about twenty one years five feet seven inches high was born free in the County of Prince Edwards...registered 1 March 1830.

 

No. 77, Henry Munday a bright mulatto man aged about twenty four years the son of Tempe Munday a free white woman was born in the County of Charlotte six feet high...registered 2 August 1830.

 

p.13, No. 78, David who calls himself David Allen a man of dark complexion aged about thirty two years five feet six inches high who was emancipated by the last will of William Ward decd recorded in the County Court of Charlotte...registered 3 August 1830.

 

No. 79, Mack Chavous a man of bright complexion aged about twenty eight years the son of Jacob and Phoebe Chavous free persons of this County...five feet eight inches high was registered 4 April 1831.

 

No. 80, John Howell of dark complexion who was born free in the County of Charlotte the son of Betsey Howell was bound apprentice to Joseph Friend five feet nine inches high...about twenty four years of age was registered 2 May 1831.

 

No. 81, Peter Howell of dark complexion the son of Peggy Howell a free woman was bound apprentice to the Revd Edward Almond five feet four inches high about twenty three years of age...registered 2 May 1831.

 

No. 82, Abby Jackson a woman of dark complexion aged about forty years was born free in the County of Charlotte five feet one inch high...registered 2 May 1831.

 

No. 83, Harrison Brogdon a man of bright complexion aged about forty six years is the son of William Brogdon and Caty Brogdon free people...five feet five inches high <p.14> was registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 84, Berry Jackson of bright complexion was born free in the County of Hanover and removed to this County when he was about ten years of age. he is now about sixty two years of age...five feet nine and a half inches high was registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 85, William Jackson of dark complexion about twenty four years of age was born free in the County of Mecklenburg is the son of Abby Jackson...five feet seven inches high was registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 86, Lizzy Howel of bright complexion was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Betsey Howell a free woman about twenty years of age...registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 87, Nancy Howell of bright complexion was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Betsey Howell a free woman about twenty six years of age...is five feet five inches high was registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 88, Polly Howell of bright complexion was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Betsey Howell a free woman about twenty seven years of age...is five feet two and a quarter inches high was registered 6 June 1831.

 

No. 89, Dosha Jackson the wife of William Jackson is the daughter of Hannah Richardson of dark complexion about twenty five years of age,...five feet five inches high was registered 6 June 1831.

 

p.15, No. 90, Drury Howell of bright complexion the son of Peggy Howell a free woman, is about thirty two years of age...six feet high was registered 7 June 1831.

 

No. 91, Nancy Chavous of bright complexion five feet five and a half inches high aged about sixty years was born free in the County of Prince Edward that she removed to this County at the age of sixteen and has resided here ever since...was registered the 2d day of August 1824.

 

No. 92, Ned five feet five inches high who was born free in the County of Charlotte who is a son of Lucy who was emancipated by the Revd Edward Almond of dark complexion about twenty six years of age was registered 3 November 1824.

 

No. 93, Richard Hamlett a bright mulatto five feet five and a half inches high the son of Betsey Hamlett a free woman about twenty three years old...was registered 6 December 1824.

 

No. 94, Nancy Cromwell of bright complexion aged about forty years five feet two inches high was emancipated by Edward Almond by deed recorded in the County Court of Charlotte...registered 1 August 1831.

 

No. 95, Eliza Cromwell of bright complexion aged about twenty five years, five feet four and a half inches high was born free in the County of Charlotte the daughter of Rose who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 1 August 1825.

 

p.16, No. 96, Tiskey Cromwell of bright complexion aged about twenty seven years five feet three and a half inches high was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Rose who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 1 August 1825.

 

No. 97, Nancy Young of dark complexion five feet high aged about Twenty eight years, was born free in the County of Charlotte, is the daughter of Easter who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 98, Betsey Brogdon of dark complexion five feet three and a half inches high, aged about twenty three years was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Easter who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 99, Polly Young of bright complexion five feet three inches high aged about twenty five years was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Easer who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 100, Maria Young of dark complexion five feet three and seven eighths inches high aged about twenty one years was born free in the County of Charlotte is a daughter of Easter who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 101, Martha Young of dark complexion five feet two and one eighth inches high aged about eighteen years was born free in the County of Charlotte is a daughter of Easter who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

p. 17, No. 102, Mary Young of bright complexion four feet eleven and a quarter inches high aged about nineteen years was born free in the County of Charlotte is a daughter of Lucy who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 103, Jincey Young of dark complexion five feet two inches high aged about eighteen years was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Lucy who was emancipated by Edward Almond...registered 5 September 1825.

 

No. 104, John Smith aged about sixty years of dark complexion who was born free in the County of Prince Edward has resided in the County about twelve years five feet six and three fourths inches high...registered 6 November 1826.

 

No. 105, Elvira Gallimore who was born free in the County of Charlotte is the daughter of Polly Gallimore aged about twenty three years is five feet six inches high...registered 2 August 1831.

 

No. 106, William Bird a free man of bright complexion aged about fifty nine years born free in the County of Brunswick __ feet __ inches high...registered (no date). Renewed. Copied 14 Sep: 1831.

 

No. 107, Charles Rice a man of dark complexion aged about between forty and fifty years was emancipated by the last will of John Rice decd has a bald head...five feet nine and a half inches high was registered 3 October 1831.

 

No. 108, Elizabeth Ann Gallimore the daughter of Elvira Gallimore nearly four years old of dark complexion...two feet and six & half inches high was registered 3 October 1831.

 

p.18, No. 109, Lucy Howell a woman of bright complexion aged between thirty and forty years five feet four inches high...born free in the County of Charlotte was registered 3 October 1831.

 

No. 110, Betsey Howell of dark complexion about twenty five years five feet high...born free in the County of Charlotte was registered 3 October 1831.

 

No. 111, Lucinda Jackson a woman of bright complexion aged twenty four years, five feet and a half inch high...was born free in the County of Charlotte was registered 3 October 1831.

 

No. 112, Britton Smith was registered the 21 October 1831, he was born free in the County is the Son of Nancy Smith, he is of dark Complexion about 21 years of age & is 5 feet 5 inches high.

 

No. 113, Lucy Smith the daughter of Nancy Smith was registered the 21 October 1831, she is 5 feet 1 inch high of dark complexion was born free in the County of Charlotte...was born 3 December 1811.

 

No. 114, Isaac Chavous, a man of dark complexion, was registered 21 October 1831. he was born free in this County, is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 9-1/2 inches high.

 

No. 115, Nancy Chavous the wife of Isaac Chavous & daughter of Caty Jackson was registered 21 October 1831. she was born free in this County, is about 35 years of age, of bright Complexion, 5 feet 2 3/4 inches high.

 

No. 116, Melchijah Jackson the son of Caty Jackson was registered 21 October 1831. he was born free in this County, is of very bright Complexion nearly white about 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high.

 

p.19, No. 117, Crosha Jackson the daughter of Polly Jackson was registered the 21 October 1831, she is of dark complexion was born free in this County is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 3-1/2 inches high.

 

No. 118, The registration of Preston Jackson was renewed 24 October 1831. he is a man of bright complexion, five feet eleven inches high...born free in this County, see No. 72, about 28 years of age.

 

No. 119, Daniel Foster was registered the 18 November 1831, he is of black complexion, was emancipated by the last will of James Tarpley decd, is about 45 or 50 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high.

 

No. 120, Thomas Anderson Jackson a free man of dark bright complexion was born free in this County about 20 years of age, five feet one inch high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 121, Samuel B. Jackson a free man of colour of dark of complexion was born free in this County, he is about twenty one years of age, five feet six inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 122, Peggy Howell a free woman of colour of bright complexion about fifty years of age was born free, five feet two and a half inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 123, Patsey Gallimore a free woman of colour of dark complexion about thirty two years of age was born free in this County, six feet one inch high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 124, Joshua Gallimore a free man of colour of yellow complexion about fifty two years of age was born free, six feet two inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

p.20, No. 125, George Gallimore a free man of colour of yellow complexion about forty five years of age was born free six feet high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 126, Edy Cozens (the wife of M. Cozens) a free woman of colour of yellow complexion about twenty one years of age was born free, five feet two and a half inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 127, John Gallimore a free man of colour of yellow complexion about twenty three of age was born free five feet six & three fourth inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 128, America Bird a free woman of colour of yellow complexion about twenty four years of age, was born free, five feet five inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 129, Caty Brogdon a free woman of colour of yellow complexion about seventy years of age was born free five feet two inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 130, Amey Brogdon a free woman of colour of bright complexion about twenty five years of age was born free, five feet six inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 131, Polly Carter a free woman of colour of bright complexion about twenty two years of age was born free five feet and a half inch high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 132, Ambrose Bird a free man of colour of bright complexion aged twenty three years was born free five feet six & a half inches high...registered 7 November 1731.

 

p. 21, No. 133, Polly Bird a free woman of colour of yellow complexion, about fifty two years of age, was born free five feet one and a quarter inches high...registered 7 November 1831.

 

No. 134, Patsey Bird a free woman of dark complexion about thirty years of age was born free in this County five feet five inches high...registered 7 December 1831.

 

No. 135, Ben a negro man who was emancipated by the will of Robert Ingram decd he is of dark complexion about twenty one years of age...five feet eight inches high was registered 2 January 1832.

 

No. 136, John Chavous a free man of dark complexion born free in this County about twenty three years of age, five feet five and a half inches high...registered 2 January 1832.

 

No. 137, William Howell a free man of dark complexion about twenty two years of age was born free in this County...five feet five and a half inches high was registered 2 January 1832.

 

No. 138, Peyton Bird a free man of Colour was registered 2 July 1832. he is a bright mulato, was born free in this County the son of Peggy Bird, is about 30 years of age, five feet seven inches high.

 

No. 139, Mary Young a free woman of Colour was registered 3 September 1832. She is of bright complexion was born free in this County, is about 46 years of age, 5 feet five inches high.

 

No. 140, Edmund Bird a free man of Colour was registered 3 September 1832, he is of dark complexion was born free in this County is about 43 years of age, 5 feet 5-1/2 inches high.

 

p.22, No. 141, Prescilla Bird a free woman of Colour was registered in the office by order of Court the 3d day of September 1832. She is of bright Complexion was born free in this County about 36 years of age, 5 feet 1-1/2 inches high.

 

No. 142, Jinsey Evans a free woman of Colour was registered 3 September 1832. She is of bright Complexion was born free in this County is about 32 years of age, five feet 2-1/2 inches high.

 

No. 143, Harry Evans a free man of Colour was registered 4 March 1833. He is of Dark Complexion...was born free in this County, is the son of Eliza Evans a free woman, is twenty one years of age, five feet five & a half inches high.

 

No. 144, The Registration of Booker Jackson was renewed 1 April 1833.

 

No. 145, Charles Howell a free man of Colour registered 7 May 1833. He is of bright Complexion was born free in this County, was bound apprentice to James Eudailey, is now 31 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high.

 

No. 146, David Lewis a free man of Colour who has been registered in the town of Petersburg was registered 7 November 1833. He is of dark complexion five feet nine and a half inches high (in Shoes) twenty one years old in February 1822.

 

No. 147, Albert Carter a free man of Colour was registered 7 November 1833. He was born free in this County is the son of Polley and Henry Carter (free persons) is five feet five inches high of bright Complexion <p.23> was born 1 September 1811.

 

No. 148, Henry Young a free man of Colour was registered 8 November 1833. He is the son of Patsey Young a free woman, is of bright complexion, is about twenty one years of age, is five feet five inches high.

 

No. 149, Lucy Ann Morgan a free woman of Colour was registered 4 March 1834. She is of black Complexion is about 18 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, was emancipated by the will of Robert Morgan.

 

No. 150, The Registration of Wyatt Haze Young a free man of Colour was recorded 5 April 1834. He is of bright Complexion was born free in this County is the son of Anthony Young is 5 feet 6 inches high.

 

No. 151, Betsey Jackson was registered a free Woman of Colour 2 June 1834. She was born free in this County is the daughter of Sally Gash and the widow of Berry Jackson is thirty nine or forty years of age, is of dark complexion & is five feet six & a half inches high.

 

No. 152, Edmund Young a free man of Colour was registered the 4 August 1834. He was emancipated by he Revd Edward Almond by deed recorded in Charlotte Court, he is of bright Complexion, about thirty seven years of age, is five feet six inches high (in shoes).

 

No. 153, Fayette Minnis a free man of Colour was registered 3 March 1835, he is of dark Complexion is five feet nine inches high was born free in this County.

 

p. 24, No. 154, Joseph Cousins a free man of dark Complexion who was born free in this County, was registered 6 April 1835. He is five feet six inches high, is about 25 years of age.

 

No. 155, Mary Holmes a free woman of Colour was registered 7 September 1835. She is a woman of bright Complexion, was born free in this County is about twenty five years old, is five feet nine inches high, has two children Bob aged about four years & Elizabeth aged about six years.

 

No. 156, Henry Cousins a free man of Colour was registered 5 Novm 1835, is about 28 years old of dark complexion, five feet eight inches high.

 

No. 157, Tom Cousins, crossed out and placed at No. 162.

 

No. 158, Freeman Howell a free man of Colour registered 2 February 1836, is a son of Peggy Howell, was born free in this County is five feet three inches high, is about twenty one years of age.

 

No. 159, Hannah Cousins a free woman was registered 3 May 1836, is of dark or black complexion, was born free in this County & was bound apprentice to Rachael Moore, is now about 40 years old, is five feet 4-1/2 inches high, has seven children, towit Daniel, Susan, Ferdinand, William, Betsey, Robert & Jamima, the last <p. 25> of whom is of full age.

 

No. 160, Jamima Cousins a free woman was registered the 3 May 1836. She is of dark brown Complexion, is the daughter of Hannah Cousins & was born free in this County, is about 25 years old and is five feet 5 inches high. The said Jamima has 3 Small children towit: Harriott, Caroline & Martha.

 

No. 161, Betsey Cousins a free woman who formerly resided in the County of Henry & is registered in that County the 16 May 1814 was registered in this Office 4 May 1836. She is black or dark brown Complexion is 48 years old the 15 November `1836, is 5 feet 4 inches high.

 

No. 162, Tom Cousins a free man of Colour was registered 3 November 1835, is about twenty three years old, of dark Complexion, five feet, Seven inches high.

 

No. 163, Jane Austin is a free woman of Colour was registered 3 October 1836, is of bright yellow Complexion was born free in this County is twenty three years of age and is five feet six inches high.

 

No. 164, Mary Chavous a free woman of Colour was registered 3 October 1836. She is of dark brown complexion was born free in this county is the daughter of Jacob Chavous & Phoebe his wife is twenty seven years of age and is five feet one inch high.

 

No. 165, Agness Evans a free woman of Colour was registered 3 April 1837, she is of dark Complexion was born free in this County, is about twenty seven years of age, is five feet one inch high.

 

p.26, No. 166, John Young a free man of Colour was registered 3 July 1837, he is of black Complexion aged twenty one years is the son of Lucy Young a free woman, is five feet four inches high.

 

No. 167, Polly Howell the wife of Billy Howell, formerly Polly Jones, a free woman of Colour was registered 6 June 1837, is of dark Complexion, five feet six inches high was born free in this County.

 

No. 168, Edward Carroll a free man of Colour was registered 6 November 1837, is a dark mulatto, was born free in this County, the son of Sally Carroll and served an apprenticeship with Robert D. Moore, is now 21 years of age, is five feet 7 inches high.

 

No. 169, Jacob Chavous a free man of Colour was registered 4 December 1837, a dark mulatto, the son of Jacob Chavous and Phoebe his wife free persons, he was born free in this County is about twenty one years of age, five feet 3 inches high (in shoes).

 

No. 170, Granville Cousins a free man of bright complexion was registered 1 January 1838. He is five feet 9 inches high, was born free in this County and served an apprenticeship with Jacob Chavous, a wheelright, is about 21 years of age.

 

No. 171, Dick, sometimes called Dick Morgan was registered in this office 5 February 1838. He is of black Complexion, five feet six inches high, 21 years of age, was emancipated by the last will of Robt Morgan of record in Charlotte Court.

 

p. 27, No. 172, The Registration of Jincy Young formerly registered (No. 103) renewed 4 September 1838.

 

No. 173, Frederick Jackson, a free boy of brown Complexion was registered 13 September 1838. He was born free in this County is the son of Abbey Jackson, will be 21 years of age the 28 January 1839, is five feet 5 inches high.

 

No. 174, William Morgan a free man of black Complexion was registered 22 February 1839, 5 feet 6 inches high, 21 years of age.

 

No. 175, Berry Jackson a free man was this day registered. He is of brown Complexion, twenty one years of age. He is the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife free persons of Colour. April 1, 1839.

 

No. 176, The registration of Preston Jackson was renewed 15 August 1839. He is about 39 years of age.

 

No. 177, Douglas Cousins, a free man, who was this day registered is of dark or black complexion, is about Twenty two years of age, was born free in this County, is Five feet eight inches high. September 6, 1836.

 

p. 28, No. 178, Jefferson Cousins a free man was this day registered. He as born free in this County, is about 22 years of age, is of black Complexion, six feet high. October 8, 1839.

 

No. 179, The registration of Mary Smith was received in this office 24 October 1839. she is of dark Complexion was born free in this County in April 1816, is the daughter of Nancy Smith, is 5 feet 1 inches high.

 

No. 180, The registration of Betsey Ann Smith was received in this office 26 October 1839. she is of dark Complexion was born free in this County in April 1817, is the daughter of Nancy Smith, is 5 feet 1-1/4 inches high.

 

No. 181, The Registration of Moses Smith was received in this office 26 October 1839. He is of dark Complexion was born free in this County in December 1818, is the son of Nancy Smith, is 5 feet 4 inches high.

 

No. 182, William Young a free man of dark brown Complexion was this day registered in this office. He was born free in this County, is about 23 years of age, is 5 feet 8-1/2 inches high. December 4, 1839.

 

No. 183, Margaret Proctor a free woman of Brown Complexion was this day registered. She was born free in this County, is the daughter of Jacob Chavous and Pheobe his wife & is about 26 years of age, & is five feet 2 inches high in shoes. April 7, 1840.

 

No. 184, Peter Chavous a free man of Brown Complexion registered. He was born free in this County is about 22 years of age <p.29> 5 feet 8 inches high. April 7, 1840.

 

No. 185, Paulina Ferguson a free person of Colour born of free parents aged 24 years, dark brown Complexion, t feet 1-1/2 inches high in shoes who was registered in Prince Edward County the 17 August 1840, No. 165, and emigrated to this County, was registered 4 September 1840.

 

No. 186, Robert Jackson a free man of Colour, born of free parents in this County the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife, twenty one years on the 23 February last, bright Copper Coloured Complexion, 6 feet 2-1/2 inches high. 5 April 1841.

 

No. 187, Martha Jackson a free woman of Colour, born of free parents in this County, the daughter of Abbey Bird formerly Abbey Jackson, of brown Complexion, about 26 years old, five feet 5 inches high. Registered 4 May 1841.

 

No. 188, Stanfield Bird a free man of bright brown Complexion the Son of Gray Bird & Suckey his wife & who was born free in this County was this day registered, 6 feet high & 23 years of age. August 2, 1841.

 

No. 189, Melsina Bird a free woman of bright brown Complexion, the daughter of Gray Bird and Suckey his wife & who was born free in this County...5 feet 4-1/2 inches high, 21 years of age. 2 Augt 1841.

 

No. 190, Martha Jane Young a free woman of Colour was born free in this County is the daughter of Patsey Young is of brown Complexion is 21 years old, 5 feet 2-1/2 inches high 29 October 1841.

 

p. 30, No. 191, Aggy, Commonly called Aggy Langley is a free woman by order of Court. She is of bright Mulatto Complexion, aged about 50 years, 5 feet 4 inches high, was emancipated by John Armistead by deed bearing date 20 October 1841 and recorded in Charlotte County Court this day. November 1, 1841.

 

No. 192, Elizabeth Langley is a free girl by order of Court. She is of bright Complexion, nearly white, aged 13 years the 5 day of this month, is the daughter of Aggy Langley, both of them emancipated by John C. Armistead by deed bearing date 30 October 1841. November 1, 1841.

 

No. 193, Berry Evans a free man according to order of Court made 7 August 1838. He is of black Complexion, was born free in this County, is the son of Lizzy Evans a free woman is now about 27 years of age, five feet 4-1/2 inches high. 4 July 1842.

 

No. 194, James Chavous a free man of Colour is the son of Lucy Chavous, a free woman, was born free in this County, is now 22 years of age, of nutmeg Complexion, 5 feet 7 inches high. July 11, 1842.

 

No. 195, Henry Gallimore, a man of Colour, is a free man...He is of dark brown Complexion, is 21 years of age in May last, was born free in this County, is the son of Polly Gallimore, is 5 feet 6 inches high. July 26, 1842.

 

p. 31, No. 196, Abram Sims Jackson a boy of bright Olive Complexion...son of Preston Jackson, was born free in this County the 14 November 1832, 4 feet 4 inches high. October 3, 1842.

 

No. 197, George Chapman of dark Complexion was born free in the County of Mecklenburg, is the son of Winney Chapman, is 21 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high. 6 February 1843.

 

No. 198, Calouri(?) Bird who was born free in this County, the daughter of William Bird and Polly his wife both free persons of Colour. She is of bright yellow Complexion, five feet 7 inches high, and is 28 years old. Aug. 26 1843.

 

No. 199, The Registration of Charles Howell, a free man of Colour. He is of bright Complexion was born free in this County, is the son of Peggy Howell...is 5 feet 10 inches high and is 31 years of age. 3 October 1843.

 

No. 200, Susan Carter the wife of William Carter is of bright Mulatto complexion, she is the daughter of Jacob Chavous, was born free in this County the 29 March 1812, 5 feet 3-1/8 inches high. November 11, 1843.

 

No. 201, John Jackson was born free in this County, the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife, both free persons, is about 28 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches high, 14 December 1843.

 

No. 202, Hillery Chavous was born free in this County, is the son of Jacob Chavous and Phoebe his wife, free persons, is of bright Complexion, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches high. 6 May 1844.

 

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No. 211, Hezekiah Jackson a free man of Colour...dark Mulatto Complexion, was born free in this County is the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife, free persons of Colour, five feet ten and one eighth inches high within shoes and is 23 years of age. 10 June 1845.

 

p. 34, No. 213, Josiah Coleman Jackson of bright brown Complexion was born free in this County, the son of Berry Jackson and Betsey his wife...5 feet 6 inches high & was born 12 August 1831. January 13, 1846

 

No. 601, Virginia Caroline Jackson, formerly Virginia Caroline Chavous, a free woman, of bright Mahogany Colour, five feet and half inch high. She was born free in this County, the daughter of Jacob Chavous and Phoebe his wife, both free, is now 28. Issued 5 May 1847.

 

No. 602, Elizabeth generally called Betsey Bass formerly Elizabeth Chapman the daughter of Winney Chapman a free woman, is of Mahogany Complexion, 5 feet two inches high, aged 24 years was born free in this county. October 5, 1847.

 

No. 603, Eliza Chapman the daughter of Winney Chapman, a free woman, is of dark brown Complexion, five feet four inches high was born free in this County. 5 October 1847.

 

No. 604, Betsey Jackson a brown Mulatto, the wife of Preston Jackson and a daughter of Phoebe Chavous, a free woman, was born free in this County, is five feet two inches high, is forty three years old. Registered October 11, 1847.

 

No. 624, Registered 7 October 1850. James Fears a free man of bright mulatto Complexion, he was born free in the County of Prince Edward, fifty four years of age, 6 feet 3-1/2 inches high in shoes, a blacksmith by trade.

 

No. 625, Registered 7 October 1850. Rebecca Fears (the wife of James Fears a free woman of bright mulatto complexion. She was born free in the County of Cumberland is now 48 years of age & is 5 feet 2 inches high.